Vibration and displacement proof air compressor

ABSTRACT

A vibration and displacement-proof air compressor has an air compressor. A bottom plate of the air compressor is installed with at least one elastic leg pad. An upper portion of the elastic leg pad is firmly secured to the bottom plate of the air compressor so that when actuating the air compressor, the elastic leg pad absorbs the vibration of the air compressor so that no displacement occurs.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] (a) Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to vibration-proof devices for an air compressor, and particularly to a vibration and displacement-proof air compressor, wherein the bottom plate of the air compressor has at least one elastic leg pad made of rubber or a metal spring for preventing the air compressor from displacement.

[0003] (b) Description of the Prior Art

[0004] When actuating an air compressor, the air compressor will vibrate greatly due to the operation of internal components so that the whole machine will vibrate. Thereby, the use of the air compressor is not convenient. Especially, when the air compressor is placed upon the rear cover of a car engine or other higher place. As the air compressor actuates, it is easy to fall down and thus is destroyed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] Accordingly, the primary object of the present invention is to provide a vibration and displacement-proof air compressor, wherein the bottom plate of the air compressor is installed with at least one elastic leg pad for absorbing vibration of the elastic leg pad as the air compressor is actuated so as to achieve the object of avoiding the displacement of the air compressor.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide a vibration and displacement-proof air compressor, wherein the the elastic leg pad is made of rubber or metal spring so as to lower the cost.

[0007] A further object of the present invention is to provide a vibration and displacement-proof air compressor, wherein the elastic leg pad is assembled to the bottom plate of the air compressor at a predetermined position.

[0008] A further object of the present invention is to provide a vibration and displacement-proof air compressor, wherein the bottom plate of the air compressor has at least one auxiliary support leg so that the elastic leg pad has a preferred balance effect.

[0009] To achieve the object, the present invention provides a vibration and displacement-proof air compressor has an air compressor. A bottom plate of the air compressor is installed with at least one elastic leg pad. An upper portion of the elastic leg pad is firmly secured to the bottom plate of the air compressor so that when actuating the air compressor, the elastic leg pad absorbs the vibration of the air compressor so that no displacement occurs.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010]FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the present invention.

[0011]FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0012]FIG. 3 to FIG. 5 show various embodiment in that the elastic leg pad of the present invention is installed to the bottom plate of the air compressor.

[0013]FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing that the bottom plate of the air compressor of the present invention is installed with at least one auxiliary support leg.

[0014]FIG. 7 is an assembled cross sectional view showing that the hollow elastic leg pad is embedded into the bottom plate of the air compressor.

[0015]FIG. 8 is another assembled cross sectional view showing that the hollow elastic leg pad is embedded into the bottom plate of the air compressor.

[0016]FIG. 9 shows a cross sectional view of another embodiment, were the elastic leg pad is assembled to the bottom plate of the air compressor.

[0017]FIG. 10 is an assembled cross sectional view showing the elastic leg pad is assembled to the bottom plate of the air compressor in the present invention.

[0018]FIG. 11 is an assembled cross sectional view showing the a metal spring is used as a elastic leg pad of the present invention.

[0019]FIG. 12 is an assembled cross sectional view showing that a metal spring of another form is used as an elastic leg pad.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0020] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the vibration and displacement-proof air compressor of the present invention is illustrated. The vibration and displacement-proof air compressor includes an air compressor 1 or 1 a and at least one elastic leg pad 2 or 2 a.

[0021] The air compressor 1 is identical to the prior art air compressor. An electromotive air inflation device is installed in the air compressor 1. An external of the air compressor 1 is installed with a pressure indicator 11 or 11 a or an illuminator 12 a, and other devices for air inflation. The type of the air compressor 1 is not confined in the present invention, it only needs that the air compressor 1 is suitable to be installed in a car. The elastic leg pad 2 or 2 s is made of rubber material. The shape of the elastic leg pad 2 is not confined, such as rectangular shapes, oblong shapes, round shapes, elliptical shapes or other regular or irregular shapes). The elastic leg pad 2 may have a solid structure or a hollow structure. However, the upper portion 21 or 21 a thereof is firmly secured to a bottom plate 13 of the air compressor 1. The way for fixing is not confined in the present invention by for example locking, embedding or gluing. The elastic leg pad 2 or 2 a is secured to a bottom plate 13 of the air compressor 1 at a predetermined position (such the embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 3 to 5). If necessary, the predetermined position at the bottom plate of the air compressor 1 is added with prior art auxiliary support leg 14 (see FIG. 6). The auxiliary support leg 14 may be made of elastic material. The elastic leg pad 2 or 2 a is formed as a fulcrum to have a preferred balance effect.

[0022] Above said at least one elastic leg pad 2 or 2 a is installed in the bottom plate 13 of the air compressor 1. When actuating the air compressor 1, the elastic leg pad 2 or 2 a will absorb the vibration from the air compressor 1 to fix the air compressor 1 in position. Thereby, the air compressor 1 will not displace. The auxiliary support leg 14 serves to enhance the balance as the air compressor 1 stands. Thereby, the air compressor 1 will not tilt.

[0023] With reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, a hollow elastic leg pad 2 or 2 a, and the bottom plate 13 of the auxiliary support leg 14 are assembled. The upper portion 21 or 21 a of the elastic leg pad 2 or 2 a are installed with respectively buckling groove 211 or 211 a. The bottom plate of the air compressor 1 is formed with corresponding embedding holes 131 so that the elastic leg pad 2 or 2 a can be embedded into the bottom plate 13 of the air compressor 1. Moreover, a lower portion 22 or 22 a of the elastic leg pad 2 or 2 a has a shape which is not confined. As shown in the drawings, the lower portion 22 or 22 a has a plurality of rings so as to enhance the vibration absorption ability of the elastic leg pad 2 or 2 a.

[0024] Referring to FIG. 9, an assembled form of the elastic leg pad 2 a and the bottom plate 13 of the air compressor 1 is shown. The upper portion 21 a of the elastic leg pad 2 is installed with an engaging piece 212 a. The bottom plate 13 of the air compressor 1 is formed with respective embedding holes 132. Thereby, the elastic leg pad 2 a can be embedded into and firmly secured to the bottom plate 13 of the air compressor 1.

[0025] With reference to FIG. 10, an way for engaging the elastic leg pad 2 a and the bottom plate 13 of the air compressor 1 is illustrated. In that, a screw element 14 is used to lock the elastic leg pad 2 a to the bottom plate 13 of the air compressor 1.

[0026] Likewise, in the present invention, the elastic leg pad 2 of the bottom plate 13 of an air compressor may be replaced by a metal spring 3 or 3 a (see FIGS. 11 and 12). The metal spring 3 or 3 a may have the tapered for,m shown in FIG. 11 or a straight spring with each circle having the same diameter, or the other form with each circle having a diameter which is not confined. However, one end of the metal spring 3 or 3 a is attached to a corresponding embedding hole 132 of the bottom plate 13 of the air compressor 1. Thereby, it not only has a preferred vibration absorption effect and the assembled work can be done easily with a lower cost.

[0027] The present invention is thus described, it will be obvious that the same may be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such modifications as would be obvious to one skilled in the art are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A vibration and displacement-proof air compressor having an air compressor; characterized in that: a bottom plate of the air compressor is installed with at least one elastic leg pad; an upper portion of the elastic leg pad is firmly secured to the bottom plate of the air compressor so that when actuating the air compressor, the elastic leg pad absorbs the vibration of the air compressor and thus no displacement occurs.
 2. The vibration and displacement-proof air compressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elastic leg pad is made of rubber.
 3. The vibration and displacement-proof air compressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elastic leg pad has a shape selected from rectangular shapes, oblong shapes, round shapes elliptical shapes or other regular or irregular shapes.
 4. The vibration and displacement-proof air compressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elastic leg pad is one of a hollow body or a solid body.
 5. The vibration and displacement-proof air compressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elastic leg pad is fixed to the bottom plate of the air compressor by one of a plurality of ways containing locking, embedding and gluing.
 6. The vibration and displacement-proof air compressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elastic leg pad is fixed to the bottom plate of the air compressor in a predetermined position.
 7. The vibration and displacement-proof air compressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottom plate of the air compressor is installed with at least one auxiliary support leg at a predetermined position of the bottom plate.
 8. The vibration and displacement-proof air compressor as claimed in claim 7, wherein the auxiliary support leg is made of elastic material.
 9. The vibration and displacement-proof air compressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein an upper portion of the elastic leg pad is installed with a buckling groove and the bottom of the air compressor is formed with a corresponding embedding hole so that the elastic leg pad can be assembled to the bottom plate of the air compressor.
 10. The vibration and displacement-proof air compressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein a lower portion of the elastic leg pad has a plurality of rings.
 11. The vibration and displacement-proof air compressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper portion of the elastic leg pad is installed with embedding piece and the bottom plate of the air compressor is formed with a embedding hole so that the elastic leg pad can be embedded into the bottom plate of the air compressor.
 12. The vibration and displacement-proof air compressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elastic leg pad is locked to the bottom plate of the air compressor by screwing
 13. The vibration and displacement-proof air compressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elastic leg pad is made of metal spring.
 14. The vibration and displacement-proof air compressor as claimed in claim 13, wherein the elastic leg pad is made by a taper spring.
 15. The vibration and displacement-proof air compressor as claimed in claim 13, wherein the elastic leg pad is made by a metal spring with each circle having the same diameter.
 16. The vibration and displacement-proof air compressor as claimed in claim 13, wherein the elastic leg pad is made by a plurality of rings with different diameters. 